zymophyte

Meanings

• noun

  A microorganism, typically a bacterium or yeast, that converts sugars and other organic substances into alcohol or other chemical by-products through fermentation.

  - "The zymophyte converts sugar into alcohol during the brewing process."
  - "The winemaker added more zymophytes to speed up the fermentation process."

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Variants

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zoophyte , zoophytes

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'zyme' (yeast) and 'phyton' (plant).

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Trivia

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1. Zymophytes are responsible for the production of many traditional fermented foods and beverages, including cheese, yogurt, and sourdough bread.

2. The oldest known evidence of fermentation dates back to 7000 BC, with archaeological finds of fermented grains and honey.

3. The production of alcoholic beverages through fermentation is believed to have played a significant role in human history, contributing to the development of civilization and social structures.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fermentation: The metabolic process by which microorganisms convert sugars and other organic substances into alcohol or other chemical by-products.

2. Microorganism: A microscopic organism, such as a bacterium or yeast, that can only be seen through a microscope.

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Culture

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Zymophytes have been used in various fermentation processes for thousands of years, from the production of alcoholic beverages like beer and wine to the creation of traditional foods such as sauerkraut and kimchi.

How to Memorize "zymophyte"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a microscope showing a zymophyte converting sugar into alcohol.
   - Visualize a winemaker adding zymophytes to a vat of grapes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'zymophyte' with the process of fermentation.
   - Think of yeast or bacteria when you hear the word 'zymophyte'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'zymophyte' as 'Zymes Make Phytochemicals' (zymes being the enzymes produced by the microorganism and phytochemicals being the chemical compounds in plants).

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